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This study was carried out to determine the relationship between social studies teachers motivation and job performance in secondary schools in North East Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom state. Four research questions and four null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The Correlational research design was used for the study. The population of the study consisted of all the 168 Social studies teachers in the 87 public secondary schools in North East Senatorial District. Simple random sampling technique was used in selecting 25 Social studies teachers each from four randomly selected schools. This gave a total of 118 Social studies teachers selected for the study. Data was collected using a researcher developed two instruments named, Motivation Questionnaire (MQ) and Teachers’ Job Performance Questionnaire (TJPQ). It was further subjected to face validity by three experts. The reliability coefficients of MQ and TJPQ were 0.81 and 0.76 respectively determined using Cronbach Alpha Reliability statistics. Data analysis was done using Pearson product moment correlation (PPMC) statistics. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between recognition, incentives, promotion and professional development and social studies teachers job performance in North East Senatorial District. Recommendations were made among others that Government should make sure they promote teachers in schools for effective job performance.

The global cases of Newcastle disease among poultry farming in Nigeria has severely encroached the economic standard of poultry farmers. This study was undertaken in order to assess the activity of Garcinia kola leaves extract augmented with against Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV). The phytochemical constituent of ethanolic extract of the plant was determined quantitatively using spectrophotometric and gravimetric methods. The activity of the extract and mixture against NDV was determined using in vivo technique in embryonated chicken eggs. The photochemical constituents of the plant extract revealed the presence of alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, phenolics, terpenoids, saponins and glycosides. There was decreased in egg weights from 63.18g to 44.12 and embryonic weights from 4.75g to 3.86g of the infected eggs after 72h and these were significantly (P < 0.05) increased in these eggs protected with the extract of which the mixture of the Garcinia kola vitamin C recorded the highest weight. There was also significant (P< 0.05) reduction in infectivity of NDV as the embryo – egg weight ratio (EE) and neutralization values increased among the protected eggs. Therefore Garcinia kola leaves extract mixed with vitamin C exhibited protective activity against NDV and the activity was most pronounced when compared to the individual extract.

This study aimed to isolate and identify endophytic and spoilage fungi associated with fresh green peppers (Capsicum annuum) sold in Gwagwalada Market, Abuja. A total of 30 Fresh green peppers (Capsicum annuum) were purchased from random sellers in Gwagwalada market. Fresh and spoilt green pepper samples were determined by the organoleptic characteristics of the samples which include odour, colour and taste. The fragmentation method was employed for fungal isolation, and the identification of fungal species was performed using macroscopic and microscopic observations, with lactophenol cotton blue staining. Two (2) endophytic fungal species, Aspergillus niger and Penicillium sp., and 3 spoilage fungal species Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus and Mucor sp. were isolated from the pepper samples. Among the isolates, Aspergillus niger was the most frequently occurring endophytic fungus (58.3%) and Penicillium sp. the least (41.7%). The most prevalent spoilage fungus was Aspergillus flavus (50.0%), Aspergillus niger (31.25%) and Mucor sp. (18.75%) was the least occurring spoilage fungus. This study highlights the fungal diversity in green peppers from Gwagwalada Market, emphasizing the predominance of Aspergillus niger as a potential concern for food safety.

The study was designed to determine the relationship between Emotional intelligence of Civic Education Teachers and Academic Performance of students in Senior Secondary Schools in Delta State, Nigeria. In order to investigate the problem, four (4) research questions and f0ur (4) research hypotheses wee formulated. The main objective of the study was to find out if there would be a positive relationship between, Emotional intelligence of Civic Education Teachers and Academic Performance of Students in Senior Secondary Schools in the study area. Gap in literature was established after a review of related literature, The investigation is hinged on behavioral theory propounded by Ivan Pavlov {1927}.It stipulates that learning occurs when learners are exposed to stimulus to encourage learners reaction and produce positive response. Learning can be facilitated through discussion, organized interactive sessions and provide constructive proposes that learning can be constructed by employing the services of well adapted Civic education teachers. The study utilized the survey research design. The design was employed to generate data for a sampled population consisting of 200 students and 40 teachers in Senior Secondary Schools across the three senatorial districts. The instruments of the study were the questionnaire and Civic Education Students examination score and grades for basic eight {8}, 2023/2024 academic session were used to generate data for the study. The generated data were subjected to both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that employing the services of teachers that emotional intelligence to the profession will enhance learning and improved Academic Performance of Students in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State.

ABSTRACTThis study assessed the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices on the financial performance of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria. Specifically, the study focused on five CSR dimensions—environmental management, community development, employee relations, product and customer service—as proxies for CSR practices, and return on assets (ROA) as a proxy for financial performance. A total of fifteen deposit money banks listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange were included in the sample. Data were collected from the annual reports and accounts of these banks for the period from 2013 to 2022, totaling 10 years of panel data. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and panel regression techniques. The findings revealed there was a strong negative and significant relationship between environmental management and the financial performance (ROA) of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria, community development showed a positive and significant relationship with financial performance, employee relations exhibited a negative and significant relationship with financial performance, and product quality and customer service demonstrated a strong positive and significant relationship with financial performance. These results suggest that while certain CSR practices, such as environmental management and employee relations, negatively impact financial performance, others, such as community development and customer service, have a positive effect on the financial outcomes of the banks. The study provides insights into the importance of selecting appropriate CSR practices that align with the financial goals of deposit money banks.

Agricultural by-products and staple crops hold significant potential as alternative sources of nutrients and bioactive compounds for food and industrial applications. Rice husks, corn cobs, sugarcane bagasse, and starch are of particular interest due to their abundant availability and versatility. This study aimed to transform agro-industrial wastes into nutrient-rich media for actinomycetes cultivation. Agro-industrial waste which included Rice husks, corn cobs, sugarcane bagasse, and starch were sourced from Ado and Ikere Ekiti. This were pretreated and sterilized and used to formulate the medium for the growth of actinomycetes. Cultural characteristics of the actinomycetes were studied and compared to that obtained on starch casein agar. Standard analytical procedures were employed to determine the moisture, fat, protein, ash, crude fiber, and carbohydrate contents, as well as calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and phosphorus concentrations. Results revealed that actinomycetes growth was noticed on each of the formulated media after seven days of incubation. Also, similar cultural characteristics of the actinomycetes were observed on the formulated and synthetic media. Proximate analysis revealed that rice husk had high carbohydrate (54.27%) and fiber content (18.97%), while starch was predominantly composed of carbohydrates (81.77%). Sugarcane bagasse exhibited significant carbohydrate content (74.13%) and fiber (9.94%), while corn cob was rich in fiber (28.58%) and protein (3.78%). Mineral analysis showed that sugarcane had the highest phosphorus (1007.25 mg/100g) and calcium (412.80 mg/100g) contents, while corn cob was rich in iron (373.75 mg/100g) and zinc (5.62 mg/100g). These results highlight the nutritional and mineral richness of these samples, suggesting their potential as valuable raw materials in food, feed, and industrial applications. Further studies should explore processing methods to enhance their usability while addressing any anti-nutritional factors.

<p>This study was conducted to investigate the effect of firm attributes on sustainable growth of listed industrial goods firms in Nigeria. The scope of this study covers a period of 10 years ranging from 2014 to 2023. The firm specific characteristics proxies adopted in the study were profitability, dividend policy, working capital and capital structure . In testing for the effect of the variables on sustainable growth of listed industrial goods firms in Nigeria, the study conducted panel least square regression before proceeding to check for inconsistencies with the basic assumptions of the OLS regression. These diagnostics tests include test for multicollinearity as well as test for heteroscedasticity. Findings from the study show that profitability has a negative insignificant effect on sustainable growth; capital structure has a negative insignificant effect on sustainable growth; dividend policy has a positive insignificant effect on sustainable growth; and working capital has a positive significant effect on sustainable growth of the industrial goods firms under study. The study concluded that only the variable of working capital appears to significantly influence sustainable growth rate of listed industrial goods firms in Nigeria. Profitability, capital structure and dividend policy have no significant effect on sustainable growth rate. Based on the findings of this study, It is recommend that management of these industry goods companies should advocate for policies that will enhance swift conversion of inventory to cash to improve firm growth. This could range from the provision of cash discussant to customer to encourage purchase.</p>

This study assessed secondary school students' attitudes towards Physical and Health Education (PHE) in Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Employing a descriptive survey design, the study aimed to understand student perceptions and engagement with PHE. The sample size of the study consists of 150 secondary school students in Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Research advisor (2006) table for determining sample size of a population was used to determine the sample. Stratified sampling techniques was used to group the school into strata and 4 schools will be selected for the study. Simple random sampling was used to select the respondents that was used in the study. Data was collected using a self-developed questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, specifically mean and standard deviation, were used to analyze the collected data. The findings revealed a generally positive attitude among students towards PHE. Based on these findings, the study recommends that the government and relevant stakeholders prioritize the provision of adequate facilities, equipment, and qualified personnel for PHE in schools within Makarfi Local Government Area. This will further enhance student engagement and promote the benefits of PHE. Programs could integrate health education topics more explicitly with physical activities, showing how the skills learned in PHE can improve both short-term and long-term health outcomes, reinforcing the subject's perceived utility, schools and local governments should invest in improving the availability and quality of sports facilities and equipment. Enhancing the physical environment of PHE can significantly boost students' engagement and participation levels, as better access to these resources has been shown to positively influence students' attitudes towards the subject.